Monthly Archives: May 2016

Episode-1797- Training Dogs to Fit in on the Homestead

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While I will be covering a lot on dog training today specific to homestead environments, such as interaction with livestock, this show should benefit anyone wanting a better relationship with their canine friends. I do want to make clear, I am not talking about LGDs, today, that would be livestock guardian dogs.  While my dogs provide some protection to my animals they are not LGDs by a long shot.  That is a highly specialized dog niche, requiring a very unique approach. I will instead today be talking about how to turn your dog into a good member of your family.  … Continue reading →

Last Call for MT Knives Special

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TSP Gear Shop is giving you one final chance to order your special edition knife featuring the TSP Logo for only $99.00. This is an amazing opportunity for TSP listeners! Artisinal knife crafters MT Knives produce impeccable, custom-made blades. For a limited time, TSP listeners can purchase a MT Knife of their very own, customized with the TSP logo you love! MT Knives has a limited quantity of knives, made to suit the TSP listener. For the next couple of days, they will still be taking orders for this special knife. The Genesis II knife will then be etched with … Continue reading →

Please Remember the Real Meaning of Memorial Day

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There will be no episode of TSP tomorrow in recognition of Memorial Day. I do want to take a moment to remind everyone today of what Memorial Day is all about. Many well meaning people even get it wrong in a way. My inbox tends to fill up with “thanks for your service” emails around Memorial Day. I appreciate it, there is nothing wrong with thanking a vet today, yet it is not really the day to thank vets many seem to believe it to be. It seems to me that many think Memorial Day is like Veterans Day Part … Continue reading →

Episode-1796- Expert Council Q&A for 5-27-16

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Today is Friday so it is time for our ask expert council show. To ask a question for a show like this, just send an email to me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with “TSPC Expert” in the subject line. Today the expert council answers questions on depression, EDC, bees, military trailers, high blood pressure, livestock, emergency preparedness and more. In the body of your email first tell me the council member your question is for. Second ask your question concisely in one to two sentences maximum. Third any and all details after that. This is the formula to give you … Continue reading →

Episode-1795- Listener Calls for 5-26-16

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Today on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on pastured turkeys, emergency equipment, ponds, libertarianism, charity, marketing, quail, security and more. Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK. The best way to improve your chances of being on the air is ask your question or make your point up front, then provide details. Also please do your best to call from a quiet area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard. While I can’t put all calls on the air but I do … Continue reading →

Episode-1794- Benjamin Ellefson on teaching Children the Value of Preparedness

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Benjamin Ellefson is the award-winning author of the prepper themed children’s novel The Land without Color.   In his writing, he enjoys creating magical parables filled with preparedness, self-reliance, and libertarian themes. He is a father of four daughters who works hard instill the values of self-reliance and self-sufficiency in his children.   Benjamin has been a TSP listener since the days of the mobile podcast. Ben joins us today to discuss his book, how we can instill the values of preparedness in children and raise our children into self reliant adults. Resources for today’s show… Join the Members Brigade The Year … Continue reading →

Episode-1793- How to Determine What Business You Should Start

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Today we continue with the shows that won the May voting for just Jack Tuesday shows.  As a reminder voting is still open for another week for Junes shows, you can cast your vote on that here. Today though we dive into one of my favorite topics, entrepreneurship.  Namely determining what business to start, or more to the point what type of business to start. There are a seemingly endless array of businesses out there but actually we can break them down into just a few true types. First the most obvious break is Products Services Once we do that … Continue reading →

Reminder One Week Left to Vote on Junes Tuesday Shows

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Just a reminder there is only about a week left to vote on June’s Tuesday “Just Jack”, shows.  Get on over to the forum and vote, in this election your votes really do count. I have 8 topics to pick from set up on the form and the top four will be produced on June, 7, 14, 21 and 28. Here are the topics listed in the order they are currently ranked at. Four Years of Flux – The Rapid Changes Between Now and 2020 Your First Year on a New Homestead – Taking Actions without Regretting Them Eating like … Continue reading →

Special from MT Knives – Genesis II

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TSP Gear Shop has been working with MT Knives to bring you a special edition knife featuring the TSP Logo for only $99.00. This is an amazing opportunity for TSP listeners! Artisinal knife crafters MT Knives produce impeccable, custom-made blades. For a limited time, TSP listeners can purchase a MT Knife of their very own, customized with the TSP logo you love! MT Knives has a limited quantity of knives, made to suit the TSP listener. For the next week we will be taking orders for this special knife. The Genesis II knife will then be etched with the MT … Continue reading →

Episode-1792- Listener Feedback for 5-23-16

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Today on the Survival Podcast I take your emails on the collapsing education industry, politicians, homeschooling, vehicle recovery, remote properties, herbal medicine, more CDC lies, gun freedom and more. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for jack” or “article for jack” in the subject line to assure proper identification for my screening process. Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on the air. I also do put out a lot of information on Facebook from emails that I can’t fit … Continue reading →